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It is extremely unlikely for the flap to move several months after LASIK surgery, but it is possible to dislodge it with severe trauma. In the last 15 years and about 50,000 LASIK cases we have only seen a small handful of cases with late flap dislocation. These were almost always the result of severe trauma such as a tree branch directly contacting the cornea, and would have caused some degree of injury. Fortunately, we have been able to repair these cases successfully with little or not permanent loss of vision.
It is for this reason that the military and some law enforcement branches had required PRK or surface treatment rather than LASIK due to potential combat situation. It is an indication of how rare these occurrences are that LASIK is now accepted by most all of the categories previously mentioned.
We counsel all LASIK patients to wear eye protection for a minimum of six months, and it is not a bad idea for everyone to do this when there could be damage of the eye. It takes a special kind of trauma to dislodge a well healed LASIK flap, and if the vision does change after a trauma, it is best to have the eye checked right away.
What else can I help you with?
Does Lasik surgery affect facial nerves?
The facial nerve is not affected by LASIK. This is a motor nerve that supplies the face and there is no trauma possible to this nerve during LASIK. The sensory nerves to the cornea are affected temporarily by LASIK and there is a relative anesthesia of the surface of the eye which disappears as the cornea heals over several months.
What is a fair price to pay for eye lasik surgery?
There have been several reports that the cost of eye lasik surgery is somewhere in between five hundred to eigth hundred dollars.
What exactly is Lasik surgery?
Doctorc is great resource to know information on Lasik Surgery.
What type of electromagnetic wave does lasik produce explain?
It produces an UltraViolet electromagnetic wave. This can vary because there are several different lasers that can be used in lasik surgery.
Where can you obtain information on lasik eye surgery?
Information about Lasik Eye Surgery can be obtained online from several websites. Also, you can get the names of surgeons from the yellow pages and call their individual practices for specific information and scheduling.
Where can I find unbiased information about Lasik surgery?
The FDA Lasik Surgery Guide is your best bet. The FDA gives objective information about what to expect before, during, and after Lasik surgery. Also, there is a list of FDA approved Lasik lasers and a discussion of the risks associated with the surgery. Try Web MD's Eye Health Center. Their page on Lasik surgery gives advantages and disadvantages of the surgery.
Where is the best place to have lasik eye surgery in Chicago?
The University of Chicago Hospital conducts Laski eye surgery. Contact the hospital directly to discuss scheduling a time for surgery. There are several too choose from in Chicago I would check out Sauganash Family Eye and Lasik Vision Center. Or you can go with Northwestern LASIK Physicians.
Which is the better surgery LASIK, Contoura or Z LASIK?
Lasic
Is lasik surgery tax deductible?
Yes, LASIK surgery is generally not tax deductible as it is considered an elective cosmetic procedure.
What are the risks for LASIK surgery?
Surgeons separate LASIK complications into two categories.
What is the cost of lasik surgery in Pittsburgh?
There are many factors that contribute to the cost of the lasik surgery like type of laser technology and devices used for corneal flap, but you can expect around $2000 per eye for a lasik surgery.
What body part does lasik surgery cut?
LASIK eye surgery is performed on the cornea, the clear covering of the outer part of the eye.
